Republican proposes slashing Veterans Health care and Benefits by $4.5 billion - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) last week released a budget cut proposal which attacks our troops, our veterans and their families in a time of war. Veteran groups across the country want to know why she doesn’t support our troops and veterans.
In her quest to pander and appease her extremist right wing Tea Party base, Bachmann announced a plan to cut federal spending by $400 billion. Her slash and axe plan according to the Air Force Times includes freezing the Veterans Affairs Department’s health care spending and cuts to veterans’ disability benefits.
The Air Force Times reports her plan would slice $4.5 billion from the VA, including reducing 150,000 veterans’ disability compensation and the amount they receive in Social Security Disability Income.
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Obama SOTU: Innovation and Education key to America’s economic future - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Obama SOTU: Innovation and Education key to America’s economic future - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
President Barack Obama presented his second State of the Union speech (SOTU) to our Nation last night (transcript), he emphasized that our economic future will rely on our investment in innovation and our investment in our children’s education.
He said that China and India start educating their children “earlier and longer, with greater emphasis on math and science. They're investing in research and new technologies.”
President Obama: “We need to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world”.
In his SOTU speech, President Obama talked about a new program for our education system called “Race to the Top”, which will replace the failed education system “No Child Left Behind”, which was promoted and signed into law by former President Bush.
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President Barack Obama presented his second State of the Union speech (SOTU) to our Nation last night (transcript), he emphasized that our economic future will rely on our investment in innovation and our investment in our children’s education.
He said that China and India start educating their children “earlier and longer, with greater emphasis on math and science. They're investing in research and new technologies.”
President Obama: “We need to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world”.
In his SOTU speech, President Obama talked about a new program for our education system called “Race to the Top”, which will replace the failed education system “No Child Left Behind”, which was promoted and signed into law by former President Bush.
COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE:
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Sandoval: ‘Our education system is broken’ we must cut spending on education - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Sandoval: ‘Our education system is broken’ we must cut spending on education - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval gave his first State of the State address last night (transcript), and as expected his budget proposal has deep cuts in Education, State workers pay, Medicaid, and Health and Human Services.
In his speech he said, “Graduation rates remain the worst in the nation. The achievement gap leaves too many students without hope or opportunity. And grade-level performance on national assessments lags.”
Sandoval said that he would allow the elimination of the “Class Size Reduction” program which was started in the early 90’s to combat the over crowding of class rooms.
The Governor said he would create “a Block Grant Program that encourages districts to be innovative and results-oriented. If one district chooses to continue class size reduction, so be it. If another district wants to pursue other programs, we will no longer hold them back.”
COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE:
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval gave his first State of the State address last night (transcript), and as expected his budget proposal has deep cuts in Education, State workers pay, Medicaid, and Health and Human Services.
In his speech he said, “Graduation rates remain the worst in the nation. The achievement gap leaves too many students without hope or opportunity. And grade-level performance on national assessments lags.”
Sandoval said that he would allow the elimination of the “Class Size Reduction” program which was started in the early 90’s to combat the over crowding of class rooms.
The Governor said he would create “a Block Grant Program that encourages districts to be innovative and results-oriented. If one district chooses to continue class size reduction, so be it. If another district wants to pursue other programs, we will no longer hold them back.”
COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE:
Monday, January 24, 2011
Gov. Brian Sandoval to give State of the State speech tonight - Las Vegas Clark County Elections 2010 | Examiner.com
Gov. Brian Sandoval to give State of the State speech tonight - Las Vegas Clark County Elections 2010 | Examiner.com
Newly elected Governor Brian Sandoval (R-NV) will give his first State of the State speech tonight at 6:00pm. The speech will be shown on all the local news channels throughout the State.
After 12 consecutive years of Republican Governors here in Nevada, Sandoval is faced with a looming budget crisis of nearly $6 billion over the next four years.
Sandoval has made a pledge of “no new taxes or fees” and is expected to announce draconian measures in his budget cuts and consolidations which will affect nearly every Nevadan. Education and Medicaid account for more than half of the States budget and are expected to be hit the hardest. Nevada’s higher education system has been told they may have to cut their budget by as much as 20 percent and should expect an increase in tuition costs for students.
During last years election campaign Sandoval promised to deliver a budget proposal before the November election so Nevada voters could make a comparison to then candidate Rory Reid‘s budget, but Sandoval never released any budget proposal for the voters to see. Tonight’s speech should change that and give a clear indication on which direction Sandoval plans to take Nevada.
Newly elected Governor Brian Sandoval (R-NV) will give his first State of the State speech tonight at 6:00pm. The speech will be shown on all the local news channels throughout the State.
After 12 consecutive years of Republican Governors here in Nevada, Sandoval is faced with a looming budget crisis of nearly $6 billion over the next four years.
Sandoval has made a pledge of “no new taxes or fees” and is expected to announce draconian measures in his budget cuts and consolidations which will affect nearly every Nevadan. Education and Medicaid account for more than half of the States budget and are expected to be hit the hardest. Nevada’s higher education system has been told they may have to cut their budget by as much as 20 percent and should expect an increase in tuition costs for students.
During last years election campaign Sandoval promised to deliver a budget proposal before the November election so Nevada voters could make a comparison to then candidate Rory Reid‘s budget, but Sandoval never released any budget proposal for the voters to see. Tonight’s speech should change that and give a clear indication on which direction Sandoval plans to take Nevada.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Sen. Ensign would lose to Democratic challengers according to new Poll - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Sen. Ensign would lose to Democratic challengers according to new Poll - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
A new Poll conducted by the Public Policy Polling firm (PPP) earlier this month, shows that Senator John Ensign (R-NV) is “trailing every possible Democrat”, while Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV) would beat the same group of Democrats.
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A new Poll conducted by the Public Policy Polling firm (PPP) earlier this month, shows that Senator John Ensign (R-NV) is “trailing every possible Democrat”, while Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV) would beat the same group of Democrats.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Republican controlled House passes the repeal of Obamacare - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Republican controlled House passes the repeal of Obamacare - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
The House of Representatives has just voted on the repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. The vote on H.R. 2 was 245-189.
Rep. Joe Heck (R-NV), Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV) both voted to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, while Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) voted against the repeal.
Here are some of the health care reforms that are currently in affect that ALL Nevadans would lose if the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were repealed.
Health coverage cannot be arbitrarily cancelled if you become sick
Children cannot be denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition
Children up to age 26 can stay on your health plan
No lifetime limits on health coverage
Annual limits are phased out over three years
Key preventive services will be available without a deductible or co-pay
Patients have a right to choose their own doctor
Options are improved for appealing insurance companies’ decisions
Restrictions on emergency room care are ended
COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE:
The House of Representatives has just voted on the repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. The vote on H.R. 2 was 245-189.
Rep. Joe Heck (R-NV), Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV) both voted to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, while Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) voted against the repeal.
Here are some of the health care reforms that are currently in affect that ALL Nevadans would lose if the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were repealed.
Health coverage cannot be arbitrarily cancelled if you become sick
Children cannot be denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition
Children up to age 26 can stay on your health plan
No lifetime limits on health coverage
Annual limits are phased out over three years
Key preventive services will be available without a deductible or co-pay
Patients have a right to choose their own doctor
Options are improved for appealing insurance companies’ decisions
Restrictions on emergency room care are ended
COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE:
Monday, January 3, 2011
Brian Sandoval Nevada's new Governor sworn-in today - Las Vegas Clark County Elections 2010 | Examiner.com
Brian Sandoval Nevada's new Governor sworn-in today - Las Vegas Clark County Elections 2010 | Examiner.com
Out with the old, in with the new.
Earlier today Brian Sandoval (R) was sworn-in as Governor of Nevada on the front steps of the State Capitol in Carson city, NV. replacing Jim Gibbons.
Sandoval who beat out Gibbons in the June 8th primary and then solidly beat his democratic opponent Roy Reid in the General election, will become Nevada’s 29th Governor. Brian Sandoval and his family went to a special mass this morning before heading over to be sworn in.
COMPLETE STORY HERE:
Out with the old, in with the new.
Earlier today Brian Sandoval (R) was sworn-in as Governor of Nevada on the front steps of the State Capitol in Carson city, NV. replacing Jim Gibbons.
Sandoval who beat out Gibbons in the June 8th primary and then solidly beat his democratic opponent Roy Reid in the General election, will become Nevada’s 29th Governor. Brian Sandoval and his family went to a special mass this morning before heading over to be sworn in.
COMPLETE STORY HERE:
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